Hair and Scalp Properties Quiz

What is the study of hair, including its diseases and care, called?

• Trichology

• Dermatology

• Cosmetology

• Endocrinology

Which part of the hair is responsible for hair's strength, elasticity, and color?

• Follicle

• Cuticle

• Cortex

• Medulla

What is the outermost layer of the hair called?

• Cuticle

• Follicle

• Cortex

• Medulla

Which type of bond is a weak physical side bond that is easily broken by water or heat?

• Peptide Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

• Salt Bond

• Disulfide Bond

What is the predominant pigment in black and brunette hair?

• Melanocyte

• Keratin

• Pheomelanin

• Eumelanin

What determines the shape of the hair strand?

• Hair bulb

• Hair follicle

• Hair cuticle

• Hair cortex

Which wave pattern is the result of genetics?

• Coily

• Curly

• Wavy

• Straight

What is the term used in the beauty industry to refer to artificial hair coloring products?

• Haircolor

• Hair dye

• Hair pigment

• Hair shade

What is the primary component of hair?

• Minerals

• Protein

• Water

• Lipids

Which element is not found in the major elements that make up human hair?

• Sulfur

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen